Landscape Design & Installation Advice

You may find yourself looking at several bids on the table, detailing landscape maintenance plans for your Greater Chicago homeowners association (HOA).

As you look at these HOA landscaping bids, you have to compare the similarities and differences and make a final decision. But, unfortunately, no two contracts are worded exactly the same, making this process challenging, adding to your already long list of to-dos.

At the end of the day, you just want to hire a commercial landscape maintenance company that has the same high standards for quality work that you do on other areas of your property. After all, the landscape firm you hire will be a partner – an extension of your property management team.

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There’s not much flowering trees can’t do for your Greater Chicago commercial property.

Those delicate blooms and the intoxicating fragrance they bring. Many times, they are the first to bloom after a long winter, and if that doesn’t draw more people to your property, we don't know what doesn’t.

Flowering trees can be great additions to your commercial properties, especially near patios, along sidewalks, and near entryways.

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Whether you’re hiring your first commercial landscape professional or you’ve worked with one or more grounds management companies in the past but were unhappy with the results, finding a business that you can count on to bring fresh ideas, follow through on promises and do amazing work can feel overwhelming.

After all, the list of top commercial landscapers in Greater Chicago can seem long. You might be wondering how to compare all of your options and how to choose the best one for your facility’s needs.

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As a commercial property manager in Greater Chicago, you want shoppers to invest in goods and services at your retail center. You know employees should enjoy coming to work and using outdoor break and meeting spots. You want patients to feel confident using medical services at your healthcare facility, or customers to trust in your business. Maybe you want potential homeowners to choose your HOA over others and refer your multifamily residence to others.

No matter what type of commercial facility you manage, you want visitors and guests to notice your property in a positive, professional, and productive way. Your mission is to draw people into a safe, welcoming environment that is well-manicured with high-end landscaping.

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Does your Greater Chicago commercial facility and grounds have curb appeal?

You might not know if it has the kind of curb appeal that can drive business growth and attract more people to your site.

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When you consider the commercial landscaping around your business –  whether you operate a retail center, industrial facility, HOA, warehouse, healthcare facility, school, or office park – there is quite a bit for you to consider.

You want to make a first good impression on folks who are visiting your site – no matter if it’s for the first time or a repeat visit. You want your landscape to look good, giving people a positive feeling that amplifies your business reputation.

And you need to stay within a budget, keeping maintenance in check, so your commercial landscape seems effortless, tidy, and professional.

When choosing plants for your commercial site, it can be overwhelming. There are so many options available. How can you possibly know what will work best for your specific location and conditions?

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When you work for an homeowner’s association (HOA), you work for a board, but you are also working among every single homeowner on that site.

And, unfortunately, not all of them are a joy to work for.

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Greater Chicago winters are never very predictable. Old Man Winter likes to shake things up each year.

A harsh and heavy winter can especially wreak havoc on a commercial property that needs to clear ice and snow from its entryways to ensure seamless traffic flow on its property throughout the day and night.

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Winter can bring a wide range of weather conditions here in the Greater Chicago area.

Sometimes it’s calm and quiet, and you barely experience a dusting of snow or even a bit of a cold wind.

And, other times, Old Man Winter delivers non-stop snowstorms and cold temperatures that keep the piles rising high and the ice thick.

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Winter’s colder climate, snow buildup, and ice accumulations can wreak havoc on your commercial property in which you’ve invested time and money. Winter’s wind and freezing temperatures can lead to building damage, utility interruptions, and even temporary business closures or delays.

No facility manager wants to deal with those worries and issues.

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